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Warren
Buffett
CEO, Berkshire
Hathaway Inc. (Cl A)
$137.7B
Warren
Buffett, often hailed as the "Oracle of Omaha," stands as one of the
most accomplished investors in history. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett has
defied conventional investment wisdom to build a personal fortune exceeding $60
billion.
As the
chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett oversees a diverse portfolio of
companies, including Geico, Duracell, and Dairy Queen.
With a knack
for financial matters evident from a young age, Buffett bought his first stock
at 11 and filed taxes at 13.
Committed to
philanthropy, Buffett pledged to donate over 99% of his wealth, having already
given more than $56 billion to causes through the Gates Foundation and his
children's foundations.
In
collaboration with Bill Gates, Buffett initiated the Giving Pledge in 2010,
encouraging fellow billionaires to commit a substantial portion of their wealth
to charitable endeavors.
Buffett
maintains a modest lifestyle, residing in the same Omaha home he purchased in
1958 for $31,500.
During the
subprime mortgage crisis, Buffett's strategic investments in companies like Goldman
Sachs, General Electric, and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation proved
lucrative, underscoring his astute investment acumen.
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